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Toyota Teases Mystery Model Widely Seen as Its Three-Row Electric SUV

The teaser precedes a February reveal tied to Toyota’s plan to build its three-row battery-electric SUV in Kentucky in 2026.

Overview

  • Toyota released a single-line teaser saying "Something new is on the horizon" alongside an image showing roof rails, an upright stance, and a full-width rear LED lightbar.
  • Multiple outlets say the silhouette most likely matches Toyota’s long-rumored three-row electric SUV, possibly a Highlander-branded EV or the bZ5X, though Toyota has not confirmed a name.
  • At least one report says sources have ruled out an earlier theory that the teaser depicted a compact pickup aimed at the Ford Maverick.
  • Toyota has said it will produce two all-new three-row battery-electric SUVs in the U.S., now assigned to its Kentucky plant with batteries from North Carolina, with production expected to begin in 2026.
  • A California reveal event is scheduled for early February, where the model is expected to be shown and key details such as naming and powertrain are likely to be disclosed.